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Solstice Morn
© 1998 by Izolda Trakhtenberg
This is a tribute
to the people of ancient times who used to follow the cycles of the
sun, moon, and stars. This song is about one person's experience of
the longest night. I especially thank Loreena
McKennitt for writing the song "All Souls Night" which
inspired me to write this one. Perhaps others will take up the call
and write about the other holidays of the ancient Celtic year.
Solstice Morn
The
moon glows through branches empty of leaves
Hoping for Spring yet lost in the dead time of winter
Shrouded in white, the earth mourns for the sun
To catch its last dying ember
Solstice morn
We greet the first light of dawn
Watched by starlight, we dance round the fire
And pass the drinking horn
On Solstice morn
Dusk seems
to have won and twilight closes my eyes
The longest night triumphs 'til the new day's begun
The wheel circles round while the earth dreams and sighs
And awaits the first rays of dawn
Solstice
morn
We greet the first light of dawn
Watched by starlight, we dance round the fire
And see the year reborn
On Solstice morn
The
moon and the stars dance their heavenly waltz
Night's darkest hour heralds the birth of the sun
Despite seductive despair that can snare with a glance
Flares the light of hope newly begun
Solstice
morn
We greet the first light of dawn
Watched by starlight, we dance round the fire
And let our souls be born
On Solstice morn
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